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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.19, 1,441.88 and 441.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.19, 1,441.88 and 441.10 is: 661.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.19 : 1,441.88 = 441.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.19/1,441.88 = 441.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.19x = 1,441.88 × 441.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.19x = 636,013.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,013.27/961.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.69

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